Karate
Karate is an empty hand life protection method derived from the island of Okinawa, off the Southern Coast of Japan. Karate involves a combination of strikes, holds, trips, throws, and hand grappling. Learn More…
Weapons
Okinawan weapons, known as Kobudo, are tools of self defense that vary widely in their appearance and usage. Common tools of Kobudo include bo (staff), tonfa, sai, and nunchaku (nunchuk). Learn more…
About Us
Led by Doug Hoover Sensei, Hoover Martial Arts follows the style of Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo as well as Koryu Uchinadi Hand Grappling. Learn more…
Class Schedule
We hold regular classes every week, taught by our skilled black belts and dojo head Doug Hoover. Classes are subject to change, so students should check back regularly for updates. Learn more…
About Our Dojo (School)
Our facility provides over 2000 square feet of uninterrupted training space. We supply a wide variety of training equipment, both traditional and modern. Students at HMAC will find everything they need to explore the world of Karate and improve their physical well-being.
Rows of weapons line the far wall, as practitioners of Okinawa Kenpo are exposed to a wide variety of implements as they progress through their training.
Traditional Lineage
Our system of karate goes back multiple generations. Dojo owner Doug Hoover learned directly from Bruce Heilman and Seikichi Odo (the late headmaster of the style). Odo Sensei was a senior student of Nakamura Shigeru, the founder of Okinawa Kenpo.

Testimonials from HMAC Staff and Students